Isopropyl myristate
ALDRICH/W355690 - ≥98%
Synonym: IPM; IPM 100; IPM-EX; IPM-R; Isopropyl tetradecanoate; Myristic acid isopropyl ester
CAS Number: 110-27-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C17H34O2
Molecular Weight: 270.45
EC Number: 203-751-4
MDL Number: MFCD00008982
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)12COOCH(CH3)2
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥98% |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 193 °C/20 mmHg (lit.) |
density | 0.85 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
grade | Fragrance grade |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C17H34O2/c1-4-5-6-7-8- |
InChI key | AXISYYRBXTVTFY-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | ~3 °C (lit.) |
organoleptic | faint; fatty; oily |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
SMILES string | CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC(C)C |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Odor at 1.0% |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Taste at 10 ppm |
General description: | Isopropyl myristate is mainly used as a solubilizer, emulsifier and emollient in cosmetic and topical medicines. It is also used as a flavoring agent in the food industry. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 8, 20 kg in poly drum |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | awg |
Flash Point(F) | 305.6 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 152 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥98% |
bp | 193 °C/20 mmHg (lit.) |
mp | ~3 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.85 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 3556 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |